Belt.
The -belt on your
cleaner
causes the agitator to rotate- and is
important-for the effective operation of
the cleaner.- The
is located under
the bottom-plate of the cleaner and
should be checked from time to time
to be sure it is in good condition.
When to replace
L
To check belt, remove bottom plate as
How to replace
shown in “How to replace.” Replace
Removing bottom plate
belt if it is stretched, cut or broken.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
Removing used belt
Remove agitator brush roll and
used belt.
What to buy
One extra belt has been provided with
your cleaner.
To assure-effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts
your
cleaner. When purchasing a new belt,
ask for Hoover
part No.
outlet.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
Discard used belt.
Positioning belt over pulley
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (C), slide
new belt over motor pulley (B).
Positioning belt over brush
roll
Insert brush roll through belt and place
belt in belt guide
on brush roll.
Installing brush roll
Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular slot (E) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of brush roll (F) into place.
Turn brush roll making sure belt is not
pinched between brush roll and cleaner
base;
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely
Agitator brush
replacement
What to buy
When purchasing a new brush roll, as for
Hoover
part No. 48414461.
How to replace
cleaner from electrical out-
let.
1. Remove bottom plate,
belt and brush
roll following directions for Fig. 3-9
and 3-10.
2. Discard old brush roll
3. Continue following the directions for
When
to replace
Disconnect cleaner from-electrical
outlet
When brush roll brushes are worn, it
should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move
edge
of a card
across bottom plate while
turning brush roll. To maintain cleaning
effectiveness,
replace brush roll if brush-
es do not touch card.
“Belt replacement” starting with
Fig. 3-l 1 to reposition belt, new brush
roll and bottom plate.
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